HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert your iPhone HEIC photos to JPG format instantly. Free and secure.
Drag and drop your images here
Max file size 50MB. Free, no registration required.
How to Use
Click the upload area or drag and drop your HEIC file
Wait for the automatic conversion to complete
Preview the converted JPG image
Click 'Download JPG' to save your converted file
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Precise file conversion without any loss of quality.
100% browser-based
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally.
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Convert files in seconds with our optimized engine.
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Batch conversion
Convert multiple files at once to save time.
About This Tool
This free HEIC to JPG converter transforms iPhone and iPad photos into universally compatible JPG files. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) has been the default camera format on iPhones since iOS 11 in 2017, but most non-Apple software still can't open it — which is why Windows users, Android recipients, Google Docs, email clients, and countless websites break when you share a HEIC file. FastConvert decodes the HEIC in your browser and exports a clean JPG that works everywhere.
Why You're Seeing HEIC Files
When you take a photo on a recent iPhone with the default settings, iOS saves it as .heic. Apple made this the default because HEIC is roughly half the file size of JPG at the same visual quality, saving storage on your device and iCloud. The trade-off is that HEIC is patented and not supported natively on older Windows (before Windows 10 1803 + codec pack), most Linux distros, many email clients, Google Docs, Slack previews, Discord, WhatsApp Web, and older browsers. Converting to JPG removes the compatibility problem in one step.
Common Scenarios
- Emailing photos to non-iPhone users — recipients on Windows or Android often can't open HEIC attachments.
- Uploading to websites — job applications, forms, and old CMS uploaders frequently reject .heic files.
- Printing at a kiosk — Walgreens, CVS, and most photo printers only accept JPG.
- Editing in older software — Photoshop CS6, GIMP versions before 2.10.2, and most free editors can't open HEIC.
- Sharing on Windows — without the HEIF Image Extensions, Windows File Explorer shows blank thumbnails for .heic files.
How the Conversion Works
FastConvert uses a HEIC decoder compiled to WebAssembly that runs entirely in your browser. When you drop a .heic file onto the upload area, the decoder reads the HEVC-encoded image data, reconstructs each pixel, and the browser's Canvas API re-encodes it as JPG at 92% quality — visually indistinguishable from the original for almost all photos. Nothing is uploaded. The file stays on your device the entire time.
Keep or Turn Off HEIC on Your iPhone?
If you frequently send photos to non-Apple users, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible on your iPhone. New photos will save as JPG automatically, and you won't need to convert anything in the future. The trade-off is that photos use roughly 2× the storage. If you mostly stay inside the Apple ecosystem, keep HEIC on and convert only when you need to share outside it.
HEIC vs JPG File Size
For a 12MP iPhone photo, HEIC is typically 1.5–2.5MB while the equivalent JPG at 92% quality is 3–5MB. The converted JPG is larger than the source HEIC because JPG compression is less efficient — this is expected and does not mean you lost quality. If you need smaller JPGs, lower the quality to 80–85% for web use, or use our image compressor after conversion.